Shawnee Overlook | House in Creal Springs

The Property
Escape to the Lake of Egypt, surrounded by the beauty of Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. Tucked among the trees with a private dock and plenty of outdoor space, this property is made for lake days, family getaways, fishing trips, and evenings around the fire.
Your stay includes the main house plus two separate cabins, providing plenty of room to spread out while still vacationing together. Sleeps up to 14 guests—Main House sleeps 6, Lakeside View Cabin sleeps 4, and Brown Bear Bunkhouse sleeps 4.
Main House — Sleeps 6
Entry Level
Master suite with king bed, sitting area, closet & full bath
Foyer
Lower/Ground Level
Queen bedroom
Living room with pull-out sofa, wood-burning stove & Smart TV
Full kitchen & dining area
Full bathroom
Laundry
Air mattress and cots are also available.
Lakeside View Cabin — Sleeps 4
Our newer cabin tucked among the trees with beautiful lake views. It features a queen bedroom and king bed in the loft, full bathroom, comfortable family room overlooking the water, and kitchenette with coffee bar, mini fridge and sink. The front porch is a favorite spot for morning coffee or evening stargazing.
Brown Bear Bunkhouse — Sleeps 4
A cozy, rustic cabin tucked among the trees with warm wood details and plenty of character. The Bunkhouse features a full-size bed in the main sleeping area and twin bunk beds in a separate bunk room, plus a full bathroom and dedicated coffee bar.
Outdoor Amenities
Private dock with swim platform & deep-water swimming
Fishing right from the dock
Kayaks
Putting green & two chipping greens
Blackstone griddle
Decks & outdoor patio areas
Fire pit
Explore Southern Illinois
We’re approximately 20 minutes from Marion and convenient to some of Southern Illinois’ best outdoor destinations, including Shawnee National Forest, Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park, Tunnel Hill State Trail, and the mountain biking trails at Touch of Nature.
Come for the lake, bring the whole crew, and enjoy having three separate spaces to call home—all on one private property.
Please note: Per the rental agreement, a security deposit hold is required and is released within 10 days of departure.

Shawnee Overlook is located in Marion. Shawnee Overlook provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Shawnee Overlook has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 persons. The minimum rental for this property is 1 night, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Marion has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Marion, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.